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Struggling to Talk to Your Teen? Practical Tips for Parents
Do you ever wonder how and when your relationship with your child became more ... complicated? And will you ever return to the easy, good-natured chats you used to have? It can hurt to feel your adolescent child has closed off communication, and it's scary to imagine that your child might not come to you […]
How to Handle Arguments with Your Teen: Tools for Resolving Conflict at Home
Adolescence is when we become fountains of knowledge, knowing all there is to know about everything. Conflict comes from those (usually our parents and other adults around us) who think they know everything just because they've been around longer. Perhaps this is simplifying and making light, but so goes the thought process of many a […]
Staying Connected with Your Teen During Busy Periods
Parenting Teens: Keeping the Peace During Busy Times I hear pretty much all year round how busy life often feels, but the stress can feel more pronounced around certain times of the year, such as school term, holidays or family events. As you're trying to manage everyone's expectations (including yours), increased demands on your time […]